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MENTAL MODEL · M1680

Upselling

Upselling
BehaviorHigh supportPsychology
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Persuading a customer to buy a more expensive, higher-end, or higher-configuration product than they originally intended (e.g., "Would you like to upgrade to a large size for just 2 yuan more?").

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Increase average transaction value. It leverages the customer's psychological inertia at the point of purchase. As long as the additional amount is within a certain range, customers are often willing to spend a bit more for a "better experience."

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Anchor fast decisions

Upselling guides customers who already have purchase intent to choose a higher-priced/higher-value version or add-on.

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Source support: Explicit

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